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Starting the Engine, Manual Transmission
Starting in Cold Weather at High
Altitude (Above 2,400 metres/
8,000 feet)
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air found at
high altitude above 2,400 meters
(8,000 feet) adds to the problem.
Use the following procedure:
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
Manual Transmission
to reduce the drain on the battery.
2. Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the floor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in the
START (III) position for more
than 15 seconds. When the engine
starts, release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine
speeds up and smooths out.
3. If the engine fails to start in step 2,
push the accelerator pedal to the
floor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 2.
The manual transmission is syn-
chronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse. When shifting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shifting, do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal.
This can cause excessive clutch wear.
If the outside temperature is below
freezing, or if your vehicle has not
been driven for several days, warm
up the engine for a few minutes
before driving (prohibited in
Germany! §30 StVO).
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